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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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